Ca2Ni8O12 is a mixed-valence nickel oxide compound with a complex layered or spinel-related crystal structure, belonging to the family of transition metal oxides used in functional ceramic applications. This material is primarily of research interest for electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, and magnetism applications, where the mixed Ni2+/Ni3+ oxidation states and calcium doping provide tunable electronic and ionic properties. Its development is motivated by potential advantages in battery electrodes and oxygen evolution catalysts where nickel-based oxides offer cost and performance benefits over precious-metal alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.300 | eV/atom | — |